The modern structure of college football offenses will put South Carolina in an odd spot in 2018.
The vast majority of current offenses play with three receivers and one tight end, or a pair of each. This is even more prevalent in high-tempo spread offenses, like the one USC is installing this offseason, as a versatile tight end can operate in the box and expand the possibilities in the running game and split out in a four-wide look.
That was easy last season with Hayden Hurst, who bridged the gap between big inside receiver and capable run blocker.